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Take It or Leave It? A Review of Ricardo Beverly Hills Luggage

By Paula Schmitt

This Girl Travel Review of Ricardo Beverly Hills Luggage

When I first started traveling years ago, after I got married and before children, the sturdiness of a bag that I packed my clothes and essentials in never crossed my mind. Not even once. I was perfectly happy with any suitcase that was colorful with a feminine design, and big, as I tend to over-pack. […]

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A Budget Trip to Kauai

By Holly Rosen Fink

Kauai is the fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands. Its land area encompasses roughly 552 square miles and only 3% of the island is developed for commercial and residential use. It also happens to be a very desirable place to visit for families, but some people are deterred because it’s potentially an expensive trip. […]

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Filed Under: Travel, USA Tagged With: A Budget Trip to Kauai, Bay Reef Lagoon, Hanalei River, Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, Holly Rosen Fink, Kalalau Lookout, Kamokila Village, Kauai Beach Resort, Kilohana Plantation, Lihue Airport, Makana Peak, Paula Schmitt, This Girl Travels, Travel, Waimea Canyon

Where to Eat in Rome

By Tamara Gruber

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When you go to Rome, you may be as excited about the food as you are about seeing the Colosseum. However, with tourist traps surrounding all the major attractions, it is easy to walk into the wrong place where the bill is more impressive than the food. But finding good food really isn’t that hard. […]

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Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Caffe Propaganda, Da Giggetto, Eating Italy Food Tours, Enoteca Ferrara, I Suppli, Paula Schmitt, Spirito di Vino, Tamara Gruber, Taverna degli Amici, Taverna dei Fori Imperiali, This Girl Travels, Travel, Tre Scalini, Where to Eat in Rome

Rainy Day Fun in Chattanooga

By Samantha

It happens to the best of us.  You plan, you wait, you pack up and head to your family vacation destination only to find that it’s raining.  So, if you find yourself in Chattanooga with the kids, and they want to go out and play – where to go? One of the first places I […]

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Filed Under: Travel, USA Tagged With: Blue Water Grille, Creative Discovery Museum for Children, High Point Climbing and Fitness, Paula Schmitt, Rainy Day Fun in Chattanooga, Samantha Feuss, Tennessee Valley Railroad, This Girl Travels, Travel

2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

By Dawn Cullo

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival takes place at Walt Disney World, last for 75 days from March 4 – May 17, 2015. The festival is a unique opportunity to not only enjoy the delights of Epcot but to enjoy new food flavors from the outdoor kitchens and enjoy the lush landscape and fun […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: 2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Dawn Cullo, Disney, Disney Topiaries, Garden Rock Concert Series, Outdoor Kitchens, Paula Schmitt, This Girl Travels, Travel

Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom Review

By Paula Schmitt

This Girl Travels Reviews Disneynature Monkey Kingdom

I love Disneynature films. Me and my family enjoy connecting with the animals and following along with the stories that are so informative and educational. And for this particular Disneynature movie that takes place deep in the jungle of Sri Lanka and swung into theaters on Earth Day, we got to meet a tribe of […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: Alastair Fothergill, Castle Rock, Disney, Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom Review, Harry Gregson-Williams, Macaque Monkeys, Mark Linfield, Paula Schmitt, Sri Lanka, This Girl Travels, Tina Fey, Travels

The Perfect American Made Dress for Work or Play

By Paula Schmitt

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Working from home can have its advantages. I can come and go as I please, take my lunch break when it suits me; basically I set my own schedule. I also have the freedom of wearing whatever I want, and for this girl, I go for comfort. Some days you may find me in my […]

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Filed Under: Travel Apparel Tagged With: Frockstar, Karina Blog, Karina Dresses, Paula Schmitt, Penelope: The Perfect American Made Dress for Work or Play, This Girl Travels, This Girl's Travel Fashion, USA Made

Central Florida: Beyond The Theme Parks

By Karon Warren

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Most people head to Central Florida with one thought in mind: visiting the area’s many theme parks. But in Central Florida’s Polk County, you will find more than just the kids’ favorite characters or thrill ride. Just 15 to 20 minutes from Orlando, this convenient locale offers quality entertainment of its own within close proximity […]

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Filed Under: USA Tagged With: Bok Tower Gardens, Central Florida, Central Florida Beyond The Theme Parks, Florida, Florida Southern College, Frank Lloyd Wright, Karon Warren, Kissimmee River, Paula Schmitt, Theme Parks, This Girl Travels, Travel, Westgate River Ranch

Casinos and Kids? Check out Boomtown in Reno, Nevada

By Shannon Entin

When traveling with kids, can staying in a casino hotel be a wise choice? There are definitely pros and cons, but if you’re visiting Reno, Nevada, I can absolutely recommend Boomtown Casino and Hotel. In our pre-child life, my husband and I loved zipping down the Garden State Parkway to spend a few hours in […]

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Filed Under: Family Travel Tagged With: Atlantic City, Boomtown, Casinos and Kids? Check out Boomtown in Reno Nevada, Garden State Parkway, Paula Schmitt, Sacramento, Shannon Entin, Sierra Nevada, Tahoe, This Girl Travels, Travel, Truckee River

April Frockstar™ Giveaway Event – $1000 in Karina Dresses!!

By Paula Schmitt

Karina Dresses Frockstar Giveaway

I simply adore Karina Dresses and it’s great to know they are all handmade in New York from limited edition fabrics to “fit every body.”  Yes, “every body.”  The Karina site even helps you choose the perfect dress that will look and fit the best to your shape. That’s what I love about Karina Dresses! […]

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Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Frockstar, giveaway, Karina, Karina Blog, Karina Dresses, Paula Schmitt, Travel Dresses

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